Metal Mayhem: Intro to Metalworking

Cut, Drill, and Thrill!

Why carve pumpkins when you can carve metal into scary shapes?

Get into the Halloween spirit by learning to slice, cope, and drill steel like a pro!

You'll use drills, angle grinders, and cutting tools of all kinds to prepare metal pieces for welding and fabrication. Whether you're dreaming up a haunted metal masterpiece or just want to get comfortable with the tools of the trade, this is your chance to unleash your inner fabricator. We will focus primarily on working with mild steel in thicknesses from 29 gauge to 1/4".

Perfect for beginners or rusty returners, this class covers safe and effective use of the most common tools to prep and shape metal especially if you're considering getting into welding and taking our welding class later this year

Safety Requirements (all worn garments MUST be non-synthetic, non-flammable, non-melting)

Participants must bring their own:

• Heavy-duty work gloves
• Hat that fully covers the head (no exposed hair or scalp)
• Closed toe shoes

Participants are STRONGLY recommend to bring:

• Long-sleeve shirt with a close-fitting collar
• Full-length pants that cover your shoes
• Comfortable over-ear hearing protection (we'll provide foam ear plugs, but these processes can be very loud)
• N95 or higher-rated vented face mask (we will provide disposables but feel fring to bring higher rated if you have it. )

We'll provide safety glasses, disposable n95s, full face shields, and spooky vibes.

We will have the opportunity to take individual breaks for dinner or snacks if you'd like to bring anything to eat. We also have a place to refill water bottles.

Host or Publisher Asheville Tool Library